A former Real Madrid player reveals alcoholism

The 36 year old former Roma and Real Madrid player revealed deeply dark stories about his life to ESPN Braszil. The current Sivasspor (Turkey) player confesses: "I can not drink a glass or two, I have to drink until I drop". The Brazilian top player with 17 selections goes even further and adds that: "Some friends had told me, if you continue like this, you will die."

The right-hander with a powerful strike, that left Real in 2007, also admits that he had a vision: "One day after 18 caipirinhas and 14 beers, I met Jesus."